‘One of the world’s worst weeds’ discovered in the Territory
The Northern Territory Environment Department is concerned about risks to Darwin’s drinking water after one of the world’s worst weeds was found for the first time in NT.
Pets And Wildlife
‘Dark side of the moon’: Expedition cruises show off remote wonders
Expedition cruise ship Heritage Adventurer has passed through the NT at the start of its Kimberley season, bringing hundreds of interstate and international visitors to the Top End.
Creator of Attenborough’s doco delivers message to Australia
The creator of David Attenborough’s latest documentary says it’s the legendary broadcaster’s most personal work yet – and his message could not be more relevant to Australia.
‘Spectacular’: Litchfield expansion offers adventures year-round
A major expansion of national parkland is being celebrated as a ‘monumental’ win for tourism and the NT lifestyle, unlocking stunning swimming holes, 4WD tracks, and camping the whole year round.
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Vet and RSPCA give pet owners a helping paw for Territory Day
Fireworks can inspire terror in some animals and cause a spike of dogs to get lost, injured or run over. To help to your pooches safe, a Darwin vet and RSPCA staffer dish out their best advice.
Gunlom reopening date set after large saltie found in lower pools
One of Kakadu’s top attractions will finally reopen to the public, weeks after wet weather and one cold-blooded resident delayed the occasion six years in the making.
WATCH: Porkers saving their bacon in Daly River croc attack
A NT News video of a drove of feral pigs trying to save their bacon swimming across a croc infested Northern Territory waterway has gone viral. WATCH THE VIDEO.
‘Extremely rare’ sea creature washes up on Top End beach
A bottom dweller that usually lives more than 60m below the surface washed up on Casuarina Beach, offering researchers a rare chance to study the critically endangered creature.
Darwinite caught selling invasive weed on Facebook marketplace
The seller told authorities they had been growing one of the country’s worst weed species in their suburban backyard for more than two decades.
‘We were all crying’: Plea for pet boarding regulation after beloved pup killed
Evie’s owners thought she’d be safe at a Northern Territory pet sit – three days later their beloved dog was dead. They’re now demanding oversight of the unregulated industry.
Wangi Falls reopens for the dry season
The popular Litchfield swimming spot has reopened earlier than expected – with a new croc deterrent fence in the works.
Alien, lizard or croc?: Standing reptile in Australian park baffles tourist
An ‘alien-looking’ creature standing on its hind legs in a Top End creek has left a tourist scratching their head, wondering what species it is. TAKE THE POLL.
Large croc sighted near popular swimming spot
NT Parks and Wildlife are warning locals not to swim at the popular spot after multiple reports of a crocodile in the area.
Shark stuns couple as it swims close to shore of popular Australian beach
An Irish national and her partner who recently moved to the Top End were left shocked when an afternoon walk turned into a surprise shark sighting at a popular beach. WATCH THE VIDEO.
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